We Transform Disaster Debris Into Lego Building Blocks For A New Life

We, The Mobile Factory from the Netherlands, have found a solution to make the world a better place.

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Starting in Haiti. Although the earthquake struck five years ago, there’s still 25 million tons of debris lying around. Many families affected by this terrible natural disaster are still living in grimy tents, on incomes below the poverty line.

We – a small group of rich Dutchmen living in luxury and freedom – can’t and won’t just stand by and watch this any longer. That’s why we came up with The Mobile Factory: a smart solution to give debris a new purpose. We can help people on the other side of the world – like in Nepal, recently – rebuild their community using concrete Lego bricks we designed.

Thank you for your kind words. The system is a stacking system, not a brick laying system. Therefore it doesn't need mortar. A positive side of this is that because we don't use mortar, the buildings will just shake, but not break in case of an earthquake.

Thank you for your kind words. The system is a stacking system, not a brick laying system. Therefore it doesn't need mortar. A positive side of this is that because we don't use mortar, the buildings will just shake, but not break in case of an earthquake.